Hvar’s Ultimate Wine Escape
HVAR WINE TOURS
A Sensory Journey Through Island Winemaking
Hvar’s winemakers are rewriting the rules – by reviving the past. On this sun-soaked Adriatic island, ancient techniques meet bold innovation, crafting wines as unforgettable as the landscapes they come from.
Venture into the UNESCO-listed Stari Grad Plain, where vineyards have flourished since the Ancient Greeks planted the first vines. Then, leave history behind and step into the new era of Hvar winemaking. Taste natural white wines – Bogdanuša, Maraština, and Pošip – fermented in 1,700-liter clay amphorae buried beneath the earth. Experience wines shaped by time, aged for three years in untreated wooden barrels, unfiltered and full of character.
Explore boutique wineries set in breathtaking locations, from the Nature Park of the Pakleni Islands to an underwater wine studio, where the Adriatic itself plays a role in the aging process. Sample Plavac Mali from vines untouched by phylloxera, a rare glimpse into the resilience of Croatia’s signature red.
Whether you’re sipping in a candlelit cellar, a seafront vineyard, or a hidden cave accessible only by speedboat, Hvar Wine Tours offers a tasting experience like no other – raw, refined, and deeply rooted in the island’s soul.
TOURS & PROGRAMS
Sunset Wine Tasting - The Golden Hour Experience
Immerse yourself in the enchanting beauty of Hvar’s sunsets with our exclusive wine tasting – a memorable experience on our stunning terrace, offering panoramic views of the Stari Grad Bay and lush hills.
This experience is ideal for guests seeking a truly unique and intimate encounter with nature, wine and Hvar’s iconic scenery.
Half day wine tasting - Lacman winery, natural wines
A wonderful half-day swimming, wine-tasting and island sightseeing by speedboat –an exclusive Hvar Tours program! Because Hvar Wine Tours is a local agency, we know every inch & vineyard of this island.
If you want to experience the real island magic of Hvar wines, our wine tours will make you fall in love with Hvar forever.
Twice the wine - Two Hvar wineries half day wine tour
Our half-day tour will take you on a amazing journey through the centuries of vineyards of Hvar, with your expert local guide bringing the vines to life with the rich history of the Hvar wine story.
Choose one or two of four outstanding Hvar winemakers for winery visits, each with their own personality and exceptional quality.
Paul Bradbury about Hvar Tours
Tourism on Hvar has been a wonderful thing to watch evolve over the years, and there have been changes in trends since I started writing about the island over six years ago. Things have certainly got more innovative – off-road safaris, cooking classes and a range of new adrenaline activities to name a few, but one area of tourism which has really taken off is wine.
Although I was a wine merchant for five years back in the UK, I was never particularly taken by the local wines I came across in Jelsa’s restaurants, and indeed it was only when I started researching my first guidebook for Hvar…
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WINES OF HVAR
By Radovan Marcic
In order to understand the gastronomy of Hvar island, one must by all means get familiar with the island’s wines. The wine tale of Hvar is intriguing, has plenty of twists and turns and is, without any doubt, very interesting to food and wine connoisseurs.
Historically, it’s intertwined with and absolutely inseparable from the food tale. Wine-growing tradition most definitely began with the Greek colonization of the island, as shown today by the archaeological evidence of the ancient wine-drinking culture. From then on, the wine tale of Hvar, especially the chapter about the past few centuries which are easier to investigate, tells us about numerous ups and downs. Wine grapes have definitely dominated the island’s agriculture from ancient times. Just like they still do.
By Aleksandar Noršic
The most noticeable local varietal is Plavac mali. Plavac mali frequently has moderate level of acidity, rich extract is significantly richer as sugar levels gather more easily. Wines from Plavac mali have seductive and very distinct flavour which makes them distinguish. They are often infused with a certain level of sweetness, especially in aftertaste, which is not to be confused with sugar residue.
Another varietal of major importance for this region is Maraština. Although this very famous white varietal has a very long historical background, today it is to be found in small quantities.
